Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long blue hair kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is brown and curly. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Kabbarg was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2100 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has no hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Sculptor profession.

History: Born to a Sculptor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his yellow fur up. His eyes are copper and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Emerald was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Spice Merchant. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Altho will drive conversation. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. After coming to the age of reason, Altho took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her tied-back hair is brown. She is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 9000 sp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.